I'm basing that on the latest couple of seasons vs the first couple of seasons. They were more about political intrigue and barely had any action in them at all. In fact, a lot of the battles happened off-screen. Now there's barely any political intrigue and the seasons are centered on "epic" battles, while the plot is just a means to that end.
I hear what you're saying (although I think the battles thing was largely a budget limitation). BUT to you I ask again what I asked some other dude a minute ago:
The first scene of season 1 is about White Walkers. The dragons are build up from season 1 even before they actually hatch. It was very clearly established that this would be a big part of the story. In your opinion how should the show be handling this particular aspect/conflict of the story?
Also with most of the major houses and players gone, where is the political intrigue left to rest? Which parts of the story could be doing more in regards to political intrigue? Legit question - like, should Cercei be facing more opposition IN King's Landing? More Sansa showing off what she's learned? Dany talking to Westerosi houses and gauging their support? ---
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